PROGRAMS

Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

A completed online application form and $50 application fee.

Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.

Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s ability to do graduate-level work.

A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.

GRE scores (General Test only; scores must be received by application deadline).

(For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.

Teacher certification applicants are required to submit Praxis I and II scores to the College of Education’s Office of Teacher Education. These applicants must also undergo a criminal background check, conducted by Marquette University. A second criminal background check is conducted at the state level when student teaching is completed, as part of the teacher license application.

Individuals submitting applications for administrative licenses must undergo a criminal background check, conducted by the state, when their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license application to the state.

For CERTIFICATE Programs:

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

A completed online application form and $50 application fee.

Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.

Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s ability to do graduate-level work.

A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.

(For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.

Teacher certification applicants are required to submit Praxis I and II scores to the College of Education’s Office of Teacher Education. These applicants must also undergo a criminal background check, conducted by Marquette University. A second criminal background check is conducted at the state level when student teaching is completed, as part of the teacher license application.

Individuals submitting applications for administrative licenses must undergo a criminal background check, conducted by the state, when their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license application to the state.

For DOCTORAL Programs:

Applicants must submit, directly to the Marquette University Graduate School:

A completed online application form and $50 application fee.

Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.

Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s ability to do graduate-level work.

GRE scores (scores MUST be received by application deadline – Jan. 15).

A sample of scholarly writing, such as a master’s thesis or a published article.

A personal statement articulating research interests with professional aspirations.

(For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.